Name: Monster Dash 5K Fundraiser
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31

Secluded in pine trees, The Hog Wallow Pub is located kitty-corner to the historic Old Mill ruin at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon. It is the latest reincarnation of the oldest and most notorious bar in the Cottonwood Heights area. Established in 1947 by a returning World War II veteran who converted an abandoned Civilian Conservation Corps bunkhouse into an out-of-the-way watering hole he named "The Branding Iron". Over the years the bar has changed names a number of times most notably, The Wagon Wheel, Demete's, The Fox and Bottle Inn and D. J.'s Beer Garden. In 1997 the bar was transformed by Keith Biesinger, into The Hog Wallow Pub. Since it's opening, Hog Wallow has received a number of awards including: City Search's "Best Outdoor Bar," City Weekly's "Best Neighborhood Bar" and "Best Escape From Downtown," and Salt Lake Magazine's "Best Suburban Bar." Most recently 2010 City Weekly proclaimed us the "Best bar to find your fathers name carved in the ceiling" and in 2011 we received Salt Lake Magazine's Best of the Beehive award for "Best Patio." The Hog Wallow Pub is a 21 and older establishment, please bring your ID.

Hog Wallow Pub

Drink Good, Do Good!

Alpha Coffee is locally owned and operated. We offer delicious craft coffee, single origin cocoa, organic teas/chai/matcha drinks, plant based energy drinks, and a variety of freshly baked local pastries, breakfast burritos, croissant sandwiches, overnight oats, yogurt parfaits, and more. We also offer a variety of lunch items including grab and go salads, chicken and tofu protein bowls, a variety of wraps, and more.

We are committed to giving back through our Grounds for Good program as well. We donate a minimum of 10% of profits to organizations improving the quality of life in Utah and beyond. As a woman and veteran co-owned business, we support causes helping veterans and women focused causes. We have donated over $150K and sent over 24k bags of coffee to deployed troops to date.

We offer a 10% discount to those serving our community - veterans, first responders, educators and nurses.

We pride ourselves on the smooth premium quality of our coffee, our balanced drink recipes, our wide offering of other local business products, our team members positive smiles and service, our high Google and Yelp reviews and our give back program.

Please come taste the Alpha Difference!

Alpha Coffee Big Cottonwood Canyon

PROUDLY A WOMAN-OWNED, LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS UMA’s CEO and former guide, Julie Faure, has continuously managed Utah Mountain Adventures for 30 years. Her combined experience of mountain guiding, organizing climbing expeditions and managing the Alta Lodge has helped her grow UMA into a successful guide service with over 72 different programs across many disciplines of mountaineering. Julie’s intimate knowledge of guiding in the Wasatch Range, her experience managing the UMA team with the Operations Director Tyson Bradley, and the support of the best guides in the country have made UMA the best mountain guiding service in Utah. AMGA-Certified Guides Across Every Discipline UMA retains more than 25 mountain professionals with a broad range of experience that spans Wasatch crags to Himalayan 8,000-meter peaks, unmatched in Utah and the Intermountain West. World-class guides bring world-class judgment to every outing, regardless of scale. UMA’s roster includes AMGA and IFMGA-certified guides in rock, alpine and ski mountaineering, the highest professional guiding standard in North America and worldwide. All guides hold current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR credentials.

Utah Mountain Adventures

Operated by SL County Parks & Rec, this beautiful complex recently received a $5 million renovation. The facility offers 4 diamonds, a world class facility and seating, and ample parking.

Larry H. Miller Softball Complex

**Ritual Hot Yoga** is a modern, luxury yoga studio in Salt Lake City designed to help you feel strong, grounded, and deeply present. Our space blends heat, movement, music, and intention to create an experience that’s both physically powerful and mentally restorative.

We offer corporate classes, drop-in classes, or 10 day unlimited yoga passes for visitors to the SLC/Millcreek area.

We offer two signature class types to support every body and every season of life. **Ritual Hot Yoga** is a heated, strength-forward flow that builds endurance, flexibility, and resilience. Expect intelligent sequencing, intentional pacing, and playlists that move you—set to music that ranges from grounding beats to elevated, energizing tracks. Classes are challenging yet accessible, designed to meet you where you are while inviting you to grow.

For a slower, more introspective practice, **Ritual Yin** offers deep stretches held for longer periods of time in a warm, calming room. This class focuses on connective tissue, mobility, and nervous system regulation—perfect for recovery, stress relief, and balance. Think soft lighting, slower music, and space to breathe, soften, and reset.

Beyond the mat, Ritual Hot Yoga is known for its elevated, boutique feel. From our thoughtfully designed studio and spa-like amenities to our inclusive, supportive community, every detail is intentional. We believe yoga should feel welcoming, empowering, and a little bit luxurious—never intimidating.

Whether you’re new to yoga, visiting Salt Lake City, or a seasoned practitioner looking for a deeper connection to your practice, Ritual Hot Yoga offers a space to move, sweat, unwind, and reconnect—with your body and yourself.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Ritual.

Ritual Hot Yoga

EIGHT SETTLERS’ FOUNDERS  
After owning a business in Utah and successfully pioneering a restaurant and sports bar in California for 12 years, coupled with many years of researching the distillery business, we were ready to take the big leap to fulfill our longtime dream of opening our own distillery. Radu enjoyed distilling spirits as a young boy with his grandpa in his home country of Romania, and had his mind set on distilling professionally someday.  
  
As Utah residents for more than 26 years, starting our next venture in our home state was a logical decision. We found Utah to be a beautiful state, a wonderful place to raise our family with its welcoming and friendly residents with a strong sense of community, and an inviting place for entrepreneurship.  
  
Our hearts and souls are immersed in Eight Settlers and finally, after so many years of planning, we have been about to see our carefully crafted dream materializing. It has been an emotional and priceless journey for both of us and we embrace the opportunity to share it.   
  
[EVENTS AT EIGHT SETTLERS](https://eightsettlersdistillery.com/events/)  
Eight Settlers Restaurant & Distillery has five beautiful rooms available to host your event, whether it is small and intimate or a large gathering. Each setting has a rustic look with modern elegance that is perfect for any type of event.

Eight Settlers Distillery

Bandits' American Grill a 6700 square foot Family -run restaurant. A Modern Rocky Mountain-inspired décor inside and out. Open Daily Serving lunch & Dinner. Wood fired Steaks, Smoked Ribs, Roasted Chicken and more. Catering available.

Bandits' American Grill

The Sandy Amphitheater is located in Sandy, Utah on the northwest corner of 9400 South and 1300 East overlooking the Salt Lake valley. The concert experience at the Amphitheater is truly unique and one you will not find else where in the area.

Sandy City Amphitheater

Outlaw Distillery and its founders are committed to making and selling the finest quality hand-crafted spirits. We concentrate on the old tried and true standards along with bringing new and distinct spirits to market with a continued commitment to purchase locally grown ingredients when at all possible. At Outlaw Distillery we maintain and grow our solid brand recognition and adhere to high quality standards in our industry. To continually support the prevention of underage drinking. We hold high standard in truth and labeling in our spirits.   
  
Come in for a [tour](http://outlawdistillery.com/outlaw-distillery-white-whiskey/)(includes a t-shirt and shot glass)

Here at Outlaw Distillery we pride ourselves on making fine premium products for you to enjoy.  
  
All of our Rums start out with the best fanciful molasses we can purchase. We then ferment our washes using only rum yeast strains to produce the best flavors. All of our whiskeys start out with the best locally grown and purchased grains we can buy. To date the only grain we are unable to get locally is Malted Barley. Our Corn, Wheat, Oats, Rye and Barley all come from Utah Farms. We ferment our whiskeys using only whiskey yeast strains to produce the best flavors. We distill our spirits on our bubble plate still to get the highest purity and flavor profiles. We use extremely high standards in making our cuts to produce a very smooth and pure product. All of our spirits are hand made from start to finish. Right down to the special formula that I come up with to dipping the top of the bottle (made right here in the distillery).

[Outlaw Distillery Rum](http://outlawdistillery.com/outlaw-distillery-rum/)  
[Outlaw Distillery Bourbon Whiskey](http://outlawdistillery.com/outlaw-distillery-whiskey/)[Outlaw Distillery Spiced Rum](http://outlawdistillery.com/outlaw-distillery-whiskey/)

[Outlaw Distillery White Whiskey](http://outlawdistillery.com/outlaw-distillery-white-whiskey/)

Outlaw Distillery

The Christmas Box International works to prevent child abuse and defend children through a culture of universal diversity, inclusion, and love. We partner with local, national, and international groups to improve the quality of life for children, teens, and young adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, trafficking, or are facing homelessness. In 1996, founder and New York Times best-selling author Richard Paul Evans created a safe place for Utah’s children — a Christmas Box House — naming the charity after his first novel, The Christmas Box. What began as a single refuge has grown into a statewide network of emergency shelters, resource rooms, and youth programs dedicated to restoring hope and dignity. Today, The Christmas Box International serves 14,000 children and young adults every year. From offering immediate shelter and comfort to children escaping abuse, to providing essentials through our Resource Rooms, to empowering teens transitioning out of foster care, our work ensures that every young person we serve feels seen, valued, and loved. Through programs like Project Elf, we make the holidays brighter for children who might otherwise go without. Each gift and warm item serves as a reminder that their community believes in them and that they are not forgotten. Our mission continues because of generous community members, businesses, and foundations who share our belief that every child deserves a childhood. Together, we’re defending children 365 days a year — and changing the story for generations to come.

The Christmas Box International

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Bring your family and friends for a morning of connection, movement, and community in support of youth in our state.Run to Make a DifferenceGather your family, invite your friends, and join us for a morning of fun and giving back at the Monster Dash 5K! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, every step you take helps support teens impacted by foster care, homelessness, and other childhood adverse experiences.Read more about our work here: www.commonthreadcommunity.orgThe fun doesn't stop at the finish line!We will have so many fun activities and food for all to enjoy near the finish line:Free Trick-or-Treating for the kidsFree Games & Awesome PrizesTasty FoodCostume ContestGreat Music and a DJTons of Family Fun!Come dressed in your favorite costume, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and give back with neighbors, friends, and families of all ages. From the excitement of the race and prizes to the laughter of kids collecting treats, there's something for everyone.Run with purpose. Celebrate together. Make a difference.We can't wait to see you at the starting line for a day filled with smiles, community spirit, and fun that gives back! Join us for a spooktacular time!Kids 10 & under join us FREE!\*If bringing a stroller, an all-terrain or jogging stroller with large rubber wheels works best for this course.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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